How far is Chantilly, VA from Bel Air, VA?
The driving distance from Chantilly, VA to Bel Air, VA is about 15.7 miles (25.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.9 miles (22.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community in Virginia
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chantilly and Bel Air.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chantilly and Bel Air.
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Start on Route 50
8 m · 8 sec · Route 50
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Continue on Route 50
5.1 mi · 9 min · Route 50
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Take the exit straight toward I 66 East: Washington
2995 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
3.7 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 243: Vienna, Fairfax, Parking
686 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on VA 243 South: Nutley Street
102 m · 8 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on VA 243 South: Nutley Street
555 ft · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto Nutley Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Nutley Street
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Turn left onto Arlington Boulevard
4.7 mi · 8 min · Arlington Boulevard
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Turn right onto Annandale Road
2465 ft · 1 min · Annandale Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Annandale Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chantilly and Bel Air.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Route 50
Continue on Route 50
5.13 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Chantilly and Rain Showers near Bel Air.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chantilly to Bel Air?
The road trip is about 15.7 miles (25.3 km) and usually takes 00h 27m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Oakton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.8 miles from Chantilly and 7.9 miles from Bel Air.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.9 miles (22.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.18 one way or $4.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Chantilly and Rain Showers near Bel Air.
Stop Ideas Near Oakton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Herndon Old Town Hall
Tele-Town Hall
Alexandria City Hall
Town Hall Pool
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Oakton.
Burke Centre
Lorton station
Manassas station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chantilly and Bel Air. Straight-line distance: 13.86 mi (22.3 km).
#1 Chantilly
Unincorporated community located in Northern Virginia
| Population | 10,863 |
| Coordinates | 38.8942800, -77.4311000 |
| Altitude | 98 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bel Air
Bel Air is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.8631700, -77.1766500 |
| Altitude | 88 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bel Air (-77.17665, 38.86317)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $2.18 | $4.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $2.44 | $4.87 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $2.63 | $5.26 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $3.09 | $6.19 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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